FCC FCC Universal Service Fund Programs 2

Question 1

What is the monthly Lifeline benefit amount for eligible consumers?

Accepted Answer

$9.25

Answer

$5.25

Answer

$7.50

Answer

$12.00

Question 2

Which USF program specifically provides discounts on telecommunications services to rural health care providers?

Accepted Answer

Rural Health Care Program

Answer

High Cost Program

Answer

Lifeline

Answer

Connect America Fund

Question 3

Under which part of the FCC's rules are Universal Service regulations primarily codified?

Accepted Answer

Part 54

Answer

Part 15

Answer

Part 27

Answer

Part 97

Question 4

The Connect America Fund (CAF) was primarily created to support the deployment of what type of service?

Accepted Answer

Broadband-capable networks in high-cost areas

Answer

Emergency alert systems in rural counties

Answer

Satellite television in underserved markets

Answer

Urban telecommunications infrastructure upgrades

Question 5

What type of mechanism does the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) use to allocate funding to carriers?

Accepted Answer

Reverse auction

Answer

First-come, first-served grant applications

Answer

State-administered competitive grants

Answer

Formula-based per-line distribution

Question 6

To qualify for Lifeline benefits, a consumer's household income must be at or below what percentage of the federal poverty guidelines?

Accepted Answer

135%

Answer

100%

Answer

150%

Answer

200%

Question 7

Which designation must a carrier obtain before it can receive High Cost USF support?

Accepted Answer

Eligible Telecommunications Carrier (ETC)

Answer

Common Carrier Designation (CCD)

Answer

Universal Service Provider (USP)

Answer

Rural Priority Carrier (RPC)